The husband of a patient who died of breast cancer is still grieving for his wife 2 years later. What type of grief is he experiencing?
A) unresolved B) situational C) inhibited D) maturational
A
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The nurse is collecting data for a patient with an inner ear disorder. Which of these findings is most concerning to the nurse?
a. Nausea b. Headache c. Otalgia d. Vertigo
The nurse caring for a postsurgical patient obtains an oral temperature reading of 103°F. She contacts the surgeon, obtains an order, and administers acetaminophen 650 mg orally. Which clinical information should the nurse document? Select all that apply
a. Oral temperature reading of 102°F b. The call to the surgeon to obtain the order c. Administering acetaminophen 650 mg orally d. All of the above
During a visit to a 78-year-old with chronic heart failure, the home care nurse finds that the patient has ankle edema, a 2-kg weight gain over the past 2 days, and complains of "feeling too tired to get out of bed."
Based on these data, the best nursing diagnosis for the patient is a. activity intolerance related to fatigue. b. disturbed body image related to weight gain. c. impaired skin integrity related to ankle edema. d. impaired gas exchange related to dyspnea on exertion.
The most serious complication of osteoporosis is
1. Activity limitation and disability. 2. Depression. 3. Hip fracture. 4. Increased risk of pulmonary disorders related to rib fractures and kyphosis. 5. Spinal compression.